Last Friday the 182nd Airlift Wing of the Illinois National Guard in Peoria hosted an open house for local mayors and legislators. COL Ballard, Wing Commander, provided a briefing on the 182nd’s manning, mission and capabilities.
Afterwards, we flew in a C-130 Hercules transport plane. We then talked with military personnel, heard about updates to communications equipment and handled some of the newer weapon systems. It was a great morning. Thank you COL Ballard and to those who serve in the 182nd Airlift Wing.
